27 Free Crochet Skirt Patterns (for All Skill Levels!)

This lightweight skirt uses a variety of colors organized in a free-spirited, chevron design. This pattern is a good choice for experienced beginners. This one would be beautiful to wear on a breezy, spring day!

Designer: Kaz

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Ice Cream

Bring out the vintage vibe with this cozy, wool crocheted skirt. The author made this pattern with 78 small granny squares, but the number of squares you’ll need will depend on the size of your skirt. This skirt has no back or front, so it looks great swiveled in any direction! 

Designer: Handmade by Carolyn

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool

This crochet skirt for beginners is made with a simple, two-row repeat. The beauty of this pattern is that you can just keep repeating until the skirt is as long as you like it! This chic design is made with a combination of v stitches and cluster stitches. 

Designer: KnitcroAddict

Yarn weight: Lace

Suggested yarn: Holst Garn Coast

This classic granny skirt pattern features a cute picot hem and a stretchy, wide waistband. Combine as many colors as you want, whether you’re going for vintage or bright! This pattern is available in five sizes, from XS to XL.

Designer: Carlieflo Modern Crochet

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: I Love This Yarn

Enjoy the summer breeze with this loose and flowy seashore-themed skirt. This crochet maxi skirt pattern is worked from the top down. It’s made with fingering-weight yarn and airy stitches, and would be perfect over a simple slip or even over a swimsuit. 

Designer: Moon Eldridge

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Lindy Chain

Feeling adventurous? This loose, flowy skirt folds up well and is perfect to throw in your spring break getaway bag! It’s great for layering and is an easy way to dress up a casual outfit. 

Designer: Abigail Haze

Yarn weight: Worsted 

Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids

This whimsical outfit is a comfy way to make a summer statement! The skirt is made as one large rectangle with a drawstring waist. Be sure to take careful measurements before choosing your size!

Designer: Furls Fiber Arts

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Gazzal Baby Cotton

This checkered skirt and vest combo makes a bold outfit choice. Wear it over a long-sleeved tee for a spin on the classic business-casual feel. This pattern is offered in a variety of sizes and is best for experienced beginners or intermediate crocheters.

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft Speckle Yarn

This form-fitting skirt works well with classy tanks or winter cardigans! To make this pattern, you’ll need to know how to chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and work in the back loop. It’s available in eight different sizes, from XS to 4X. 

Designer: Abigail Haze

Yarn weight: Worsted 

Suggested yarn: Bernat Satin Solids

This top-down, flattering skirt is easy to make and easy to customize, too! There’s no one right way to wear this skirt - it’s so cute and versatile! Try it over a pair of leggings, or use it as a swimsuit cover-up. 

Designer: The American Crochet Association

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

This classy skirt is worked from the top down using a fan pattern. It features functioning buttons near the waistline for a finished look and feel. This pattern includes written instructions as well as a crochet diagram. 

Designer: DROPS Design

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: DROPS Muskrat

This easy, casual skirt is loose-fitting and would be so cute paired with a more form-fitting, long-sleeve, or short-sleeve shirt. It features a drawstring waistband and an easy, repeated stitch pattern. It’s available in sizes S through 3X.

Designer: Vladimir Teriokhin

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Shawl in a Ball

This bold, retro skirt is full of character! Each granny square makes a fashion statement of its own, and pieced together, they form a truly one-of-a-kind piece. This pattern is available in five different sizes.

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Patons Grace Yarn

This crochet mini skirt pattern will take you back to the ‘70s! There are so many fun ways to dress this one up to show off your style. This pattern is best for intermediate crocheters.

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

This granny square crocheted skirt features pops of color amidst a dark background. This fashionable wearable would be a great way to use up your scrap yarns. You’ll need to be able to chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and seam squares together in order to make this pattern.

Designer: Premier Yarns

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Premier Cotton Sprout DK

Here’s a classy, colorful design that’s made all in one piece. This easy pattern features an extra stretchy waistband and is available in five different sizes. Special stitches used in this pattern include the front post double crochet, v stitch, double v stitch, and crab stitch. 

Designer: Sonja M. Otto

Yarn weight: DK 

Suggested yarn: Stylecraft Special Double Knit

This bright skirt design features waves of color and a stretchy yet snug fit. You’ll need to be able to chain, single crochet, and double crochet to make this intermediate-level skirt pattern. It’s available in sizes XS through XXXL.

Designer: Jane Green

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4

Drink in the last moments of summer with this light and carefree summer skirt. It’s created using the shell stitch pattern for an airy, breezy fabric. It’s easy to adjust the length to make this skirt as long or as short as you like.

Designer: Catalina Ungureanu

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4

This summer skirt features gentle pleats that let the daylight through. With a loose t-shirt, this skirt creates a casual outfit that would be perfect for summer walks or traipsing through the garden. 

Designer: Durable

Yarn weight: Crochet thread

Suggested yarn: Durable Cotton #10

This skirt creates an ultra-comfy yet professional look that you can wear to work or to a nice dinner. It’s super customizable and looks great on a variety of body types. For this super simple pattern, you’ll need to be able to chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and single crochet two together. 

Designer: Shannon Eckler

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: The Hook Nook Main Squeeze

This hobble skirt comes from a 1910s style that predated the pencil skirt design. Though it was originally known to “hobble” its wearers by creating a tight circumference at the knees, this updated, crocheted version is stretchy and comfortable - while still keeping the fabulous, pencil skirt-style look.

Designer: By Katerina

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: I Love This Yarn

This vintage design features granny squares with puff-stitch centers. It has an elastic waist and is available in a variety of sizes - it’s super easy to adjust, too! It uses the join-as-you-go technique to join your granny squares throughout the pattern. 

Designer: Kickin’ Crochet

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Wander Acrylic Yarn

This high-waisted skirt is a lovely pattern for advanced beginners that has simple construction but still gets that snug, perfect fit. It’s made using a garter-like stitch and even has belt loops to give it a put-together look. It’s easy to adjust the length of your skirt to make it longer or shorter. 

Designer: Knits and Knots by AME

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Color Theory

This wraparound skirt features a tie strap that sits snugly on the hip. Using a variegated yarn brings beautiful and effortless color to this unique design. You’ll need to know how to chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet to make this pattern.

Designer: Svenja Roch

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lana Grossa Gomitolo Molto

This variation on a pencil skirt features diagonal ribs for a snug, curvy fit. The pattern is worked in rows from side to side. This is a good pattern for advanced beginners or intermediate crocheters.

Designer: Tanja Osswald

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4

This bohemian-style, long crochet skirt pattern is super versatile! It can be dressed up for sophisticated events, or worn casually at the beach or to a concert. It’s made with crochet thread, a front slit, and the arrowhead cable stitch pattern for a loose, light, and breezy fit.

Designer: The Knotty Lace

Yarn weight: Crochet thread

Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread #10

This carefree, summer skirt is made with half-double crochets and the suzette stitch. It has an elastic waist and is available in four sizes, from S to XL. Pair this skirt with your favorite blouse and you’re ready for dinner downtown!

Designer: Crochet Cakes

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Knitcrate Vidalana Yarn